Some doctors recommend that you drink three quarters of an ounce of water for every pound that you weigh. How much water should a 145-pound person drink? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.(1 point)

Responses

193.33 oz.
193.33 oz.

108.75 oz.
108.75 oz.

145 oz.
145 oz.

435 oz. .

1 answer

To find out how much water a 145-pound person should drink based on the recommendation of three quarters of an ounce of water for every pound, we can use the following calculation:

  1. First, convert three quarters of an ounce to a decimal:
    \(\frac{3}{4} = 0.75\)

  2. Now, multiply the person's weight by this amount:
    \(145 \text{ pounds} \times 0.75 \text{ oz/pound} = 108.75 \text{ oz}\)

Thus, a 145-pound person should drink 108.75 oz of water.

The correct response is 108.75 oz.